West Berkshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lambourn
Funeral wake catering in Lambourn: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Lambourn
About our funeral wake catering in Lambourn
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and remembrance gatherings.
In Lambourn, the hall is often where people gather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Lambourn
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lambourn?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or RG17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it is dark in Lambourn by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Lambourn?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
FAQs for Lambourn
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lambourn close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Arranging a wake in Lambourn
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Lambourn is well within our area for wakes. Lambourn is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lambourn to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
Lambourn is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). Lambourn is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
The countryside around Lambourn includes Watts Bank and Rams Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George pub (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Lambourn
Other occasions in Lambourn
For event organisers in Lambourn
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away